In the world of athletic performance, there are plenty of health experts. But none like Ian Craig. Ian Craig takes a holistic and very personalized approach. With his joint academic backgrounds in exercise physiology and nutritional therapy, and a long successful career as a British middle-distance runner and coach, he’s been developing the concept of integrative sports nutrition for the past 20 years.

Today we speak with Ian Craig who lays out the case for personalized and holistic care when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. Through his Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition in Scotland, he’s been a leading voice worldwide bridging the gap between conventional sports nutrition and a functional approach to health.

Today on The Lab Report: 
5:00 Meet the amazing Ian Craig
6:55 Balancing life load and athletics
11:10 Runners vs. other athletes
14:30 Integrative Sports Nutrition Pyramid
21:00 Convincing athletes to rest!
24:35 Ergogenic aids
28:05 The line between ergogenic aids and PEDs
30:25 Trade-offs with ergogenic aids
32:45 Upcoming textbook and CISN training
37:15 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN)

Health Feeds Performance Podcast

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

In the world of athletic performance, there are plenty of health experts. But none like Ian Craig. Ian Craig takes a holistic and very personalized approach. With his joint academic backgrounds in exercise physiology and nutritional therapy, and a long successful career as a British middle-distance runner and coach, he’s been developing the concept of integrative sports nutrition for the past 20 years.
Today we speak with Ian Craig who lays out the case for personalized and holistic care when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. Through his Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition in Scotland, he’s been a leading voice worldwide bridging the gap between conventional sports nutrition and a functional approach to health.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>5:00 Meet the amazing Ian Craig</li>
<li>6:55 Balancing life load and athletics</li>
<li>11:10 Runners vs. other athletes</li>
<li>14:30 Integrative Sports Nutrition Pyramid</li>
<li>21:00 Convincing athletes to rest!</li>
<li>24:35 Ergogenic aids</li>
<li>28:05 The line between ergogenic aids and PEDs</li>
<li>30:25 Trade-offs with ergogenic aids</li>
<li>32:45 Upcoming textbook and CISN training</li>
<li>37:15 The Fireball</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://intsportsnutrition.com/professionals-involved/ian-craig/">Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN)</a>
<a href="https://intsportsnutrition.com/podcasts/">Health Feeds Performance Podcast</a>
<a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect </a> **PROMO CODE TheLabReport for 20% off your purchase**
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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

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